too much protein?

rissa_rats
rissa_rats Posts: 4
in Health and Weight Loss
I keep track of all my calories and food daily, but my problem is the last week and a half ive been actually going over my protein. MFP recommends 56g of protein for me and I have been going a bit over, like 10-15g over. I was struggling to meet the protein recommendations before and now that I adjusted my diet a bit i have been reaching them and sometimes going over -.-. I feel like this is causing me to gain? I am very frustrated because despite daily cardio/strength training and sticking to 1480 calories like recommended, I have actually gained 2 lbs these last 2 weeks (I was losing more steadily before). I mean I just dont know if its muscle as I have been feeling more muscles in my arms and legs.. or if the excess protein is just making me gain? what is the effects of too much protein?

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  • lauren_gibbons
    lauren_gibbons Posts: 61 Member
    Hi,
    If you workout daily and taking in 66g - 70g of protein a day it is definitely not too low. Many sites recommend you take in 1g of protein per lb of LBM.
    I workout daily and eat anywhere between 110 - 150g of protein per day. My macros are set as 40/30/30 carbs/fat/protein.
    If you have only just started training it is possible that you have gained some muscle, could also be water retention....
    Your diary is closed so can't really take a look at what you are eating.
    Maybe put it open and people can take a further look into it.
    Good luck

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